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Junior Software Developer (AI-Enabled)

OzowCape TownTechnology
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Salary
Not listed
Job type
Full-time
Experience
Entry · 2+ yrs
Posted
7 Oct 2026
Status
Open · checked 7d ago

About this role

Based in Cape Town, this full-time Junior Software Developer (AI-Enabled) position at Ozow involves building and maintaining digital payment platforms while leveraging artificial intelligence tools. The role suits early-career engineers with some programming experience who want to learn modern systems development alongside senior team members.

Role Overview

Ozow is hiring a Junior Software Engineer focused on AI-enabled development to join the team in Cape Town. The position involves contributing to system modernization, writing clean code using artificial intelligence tools, and collaborating with cross-functional agile teams. Candidates will build software features while learning secure deployment practices, database management, and LLM integration techniques under mentorship.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to build and maintain software solutions meeting business requirements and quality standards.
Contribute to replatforming existing systems onto modern, AI-native services by migrating well-defined functionality under senior guidance.
Build features integrating with large language models, learning concepts such as context management, embeddings, and retrieval-augmented generation.
Write clean, maintainable code using AI coding tools while understanding and explaining all committed code.
Follow team standards for safe AI usage across the software lifecycle, protecting sensitive payment data and checking AI-generated outputs.
Investigate and resolve bugs, participating in code reviews, writing unit tests, and assisting with end-to-end testing.
Utilize CI/CD pipelines, container technologies, and cloud environments like AWS or Azure for code deployment.
Participate in Agile ceremonies including sprint planning, daily stand-ups, and retrospectives while maintaining technical documentation.

Requirements

Approximately 2 years of experience as a software engineer or developer, including internships or graduate programs.
An IT diploma, degree, or equivalent practical experience such as a recognized coding bootcamp.
Working knowledge of at least one programming language or framework including .NET C#, Python, or JavaScript/ReactJS.
Regular and thoughtful use of AI coding tools with the ability to explain generated code.
Solid grasp of databases, SQL, version control with Git, and web fundamentals.

Nice to Have

Exposure to building with large language models through personal, academic, or work projects.
Additional programming language proficiencies.

Skills and Tools

.NET C#
Python
JavaScript/ReactJS
SQL and databases
Git version control
AWS or Azure cloud environments
CI/CD pipelines and containers
AI coding assistants

Salary and Benefits

In-office perks including healthy breakfast, lunches, snacks, monthly team connects, and an on-site barista.
South African employee benefits including medical aid subsidy, group risk insurance, generous paid annual leave, and birthday leave.
Professional development through learning opportunities, mentorship programs, quarterly team building, and community initiatives.

About the Company

Ozow operates as a financial technology company redefining digital payment solutions in South Africa and beyond. The organization emphasizes accessibility, security, and convenience for businesses and consumers while fostering an innovative, diverse, and inclusive workplace culture.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should visit the official Ozow careers page to submit an application.

Skills and tech stack

.NET C#PythonJavaScriptReactJSSQLGitAWSAzureLLMsRAG

Questions candidates ask

What is the primary focus of this role?

The role focuses on building software using artificial intelligence tools rather than designing autonomous agent workflows.

Where is the position located?

The role is located in Cape Town.

What level of experience is required?

The position requires approximately 2 years of software engineering experience, which can include internships or graduate programs.

What educational background is needed?

Candidates need an IT diploma, degree, or equivalent practical experience such as a recognized coding bootcamp.

What technical knowledge is expected?

Candidates must have a working knowledge of at least one of .NET C#, Python, or JavaScript/ReactJS, along with a grasp of SQL, Git, and web fundamentals.

Ready to apply?

The application is on the official Ozow careers page.

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